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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,138.60, 419,916.30 and 153,584.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,138.60, 419,916.30 and 153,584.20 is: 230,216.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,138.60 : 419,916.30 = 153,584.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,138.60/419,916.30 = 153,584.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,138.60x = 419,916.30 × 153,584.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,138.60x = 64,492,509,002.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,492,509,002.46/280,138.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230,216.43

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